Children

Our legal insights on all children-related issues including adoption, surrogacy, international child abduction, relocation of children to other countries and financial arrangements for children born out of wedlock.

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LAWASIA Family Law Conference Returns to Penang
LAWASIA Family Law Conference Returns to Penang 800 533 Hugill & Ip

The 9th LAWASIA FLCRC returns to Malaysia spotlighting surrogacy, LGBTQ+ rights & child abduction insights by Caroline McNally on Hong Kong’s robust measures

Shining a Light on Diverse Adoption Journeys for Pride Month
Shining a Light on Diverse Adoption Journeys for Pride Month 1200 896 Raphael Wong

“Different Colours, Same Love”: intimate stories from parents, interracial families & adoption champions. Raphael Wong leads this powerful look at love beyond legal barriers.

Parental Alienation in Divorce Proceedings
Parental Alienation in Divorce Proceedings 1500 1125 Raphael Wong

Courts recognize parental alienation as serious emotional harm to children: judges may order therapy, custody changes, or sanctions against alienating parents

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Legal 500 | A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey
Legal 500 | A Same-Sex Married Couple’s Adoption Journey 1602 901 Hugill & Ip

B v. B & another [2024] HKCFI 3356 | Keeping pace with social realities: Hong Kong Court reinforce societal developments concerning sexual orientation in adoption cases

Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law
Legal 500 | Country Comparative Guides 2024: Family Law 1020 400 Caroline McNally

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of family laws and regulations applicable in Hong Kong

Care and Control and Best Interest of the Child
Care and Control and Best Interest of the Child 1200 779 Raphael Wong

Parents must prioritize their children’s best interests and well-being and minimize the negative impacts of divorce

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Case Analysis: Children of the Family Are Children!
Case Analysis: Children of the Family Are Children! 900 673 Hugill & Ip

The judgment HCMC 3/2023 [2024] HKCFI 1157 is a welcome development in the laws of Hong Kong which showcases the ever-changing complexities faced by families

The Barrister Series S5E3 | Discussing Divorce and Children Matters with Felix Li
The Barrister Series S5E3 | Discussing Divorce and Children Matters with Felix Li 1400 788 Raphael Wong

A powerful discussion on a barrister’s dedication to family law – especially children-related matters – the divorce process, and the different roles of barristers and solicitors

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SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community
SCMP | Hong Kong legal experts praise ruling for lesbian couple given equal parental status in IVF case, calling it step forward for LGBTQ community 1200 800 Hugill & Ip

The ruling shows that the Parent and Child Ordinance, which came into effect in 1993, is not equipped to deal with the evolution of families

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Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong
Lesbian Couple’s Victory in Recent IVF Case in Hong Hong 1200 675 Hugill & Ip

The High Court of Hong Kong sides with a lesbian couple who argued that both mothers should have parental status over their child born through reciprocal IVF

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